DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

GOURMET CREOLE

416 NE 36 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10940956

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned forks, knives, and spoons stored on shelf above triple sink not inverted. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Several employee cell phones stored on food prep table opposite triple sink, next to cutting board and knife in kitchen. 2. Employee personal bagged stored on top of bagged onions on bottom shelf of food prep table opposite triple sink in kitchen. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed pitcher for automatic mixer stored cleaned with several layers of soiled tape wrapped around it at the shelf above triple sink in kitchen. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom shelf of two door reach in freezer in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket next to back door in kitchen. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pikliz (63F) stored on food prep table next to cook line in kitchen under no temperature control. Not prepared or portioned today. Placed on counter less than three hours ago per operator. Operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Myrva Turenne, expired 6/16/25 Warning

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10699794

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and ware wash area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and ware wash area. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two holes in the wall above food prep sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two holes in the wall above food prep sink in kitchen. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom shelf inside reach in freezer in kitchen. 2. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. 3. Wall behind cookline equipment in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom shelf inside reach in freezer in kitchen. 2. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. 3. Wall behind cookline equipment in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8825766

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and ware wash area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two holes in the wall above food prep sink in kitchen. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom shelf inside reach in freezer in kitchen. 2. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. 3. Wall behind cookline equipment in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in kitchen and dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw snapper (49F), stored in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today and stored overnight in unit per operator. See Stop Sale. 2. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked chicken (53F), cooked beef (46F), cooked pork chop (49F), cooked pork (48F), white rice (46F), gizzards (45F), and cooked vegetables (48F) stored in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today and stored overnight in unit per operator. Foods observed stored in covered with lids or plastic, in deep containers. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw snapper (49F), stored in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today and stored overnight in unit per operator. See Stop Sale. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked chicken (53F), cooked beef (46F), cooked pork chop (49F), cooked pork (48F), white rice (46F), gizzards (45F), and cooked vegetables (48F) stored in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today and stored overnight in unit per operator. Foods observed stored in covered with lids or plastic, in deep containers. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8825272

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8755327

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves, on bottom shelf of food prep table and underneath microwave opposite cook line. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep areas. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, underneath food storage rack in kitchen. Warning
  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Reach in cooler exterior plastic peeling, holes in several areas, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Food storage rack in kitchen. Warning
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored on food prep table opposite cook line and with clean utensils on cleaned utensil storage rack in ware wash area. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of salt stored on bottom shelf of food prep table uncovered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored over peeled garlic and open can of tomato paste in two door reach in cooler in the kitchen. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, next to food prep sink and food storage rack in kitchen. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in kitchen. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt stored on bottom shelf of food prep table not labeled. Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1. Pikliz (51F); meat gravy (58F); spaghetti (51F); legume (53F); cooked pork (51F); cooked turkey (51F); cooked beef (46F); lalo (58F); and rice and beans (51F) stored overnight per operator in reach in cooler in the kitchen. Not portioned or prepared today. All foods observed covered and in deep containers. See Stop Sale. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Pikliz (51F); meat gravy (58F); spaghetti (51F); legume (53F); cooked pork (51F); cooked turkey (51F); cooked beef (46F); lalo (58F); and rice and beans (51F) stored overnight per operator in reach in cooler in the kitchen. Not portioned or prepared today. All foods observed covered and in deep containers. See Stop Sale. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Green banana (125F - Hot Holding) on grill next to the cookline in the kitchen, under no temperature control. Operator placed on the stove top to reheat food to 135F or higher. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed foods stored, overnight per operator, in deep containers and covered with lids or plastic wrap. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366804

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, in kitchen and in hallway in front of bathrooms.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of green banana, beans and bagged dry beans stored on the floor in storage area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Interior floor of reach in freezer in kitchen.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/23. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Trays of raw shell eggs stored on top of raw green bananas in the reach in refrigerator in the storage area.

Inspection Date: 10/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8533019

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom shelf of both food prep tables in the kitchen.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade in the kitchen.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on black beans, prepared more than 24 hours ago per operator. Operator dated. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8320540

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed